Local Quiz

[fremsley]

Which insect gets it's scientific name from the latin for "Little Scissors"

Which word means to listen to,a leaning and a desire and pleasure.

Last two! Thank you in advance for any help.

[clarkeyboy]

earwig .. Forficulina

[barender]

penchant

[fremsley]

Thank you clarkeyboy that fits,the second WORD though i think starts with 'L'. Again thank you.Sorry barender

[wideboy]

Reckon it might be LIST.

list 3 (lst)
n.
An inclination to one side, as of a ship; a tilt.
intr. & tr.v. list�ed, list�ing, lists
To lean or cause to lean to the side: The damaged ship listed badly to starboard. Erosion first listed, then toppled the spruce tree.

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[Origin unknown.]

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list 4 (lst)
intr. & tr.v. list�ed, list�ing, lists Archaic
To listen or listen to.

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[Middle English listen, from Old English hlystan; see kleu- in Indo-European roots.]

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list 5 (lst) Archaic
v. list�ed, list�ing, lists
v.tr.
To be pleasing to; suit.
v.intr.
To be disposed; choose.
n.
A desire or an inclination.

[fremsley]

wideboy what a christmas cracker. I am going with your answer. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and all.